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Assistance on Main Street Grant Program is Live!
Announcing a NEW grant program, the Assistance on Main Street: Professional Services Assistance Program. Turning historic spaces into community assets starts with the right support. Main Street Maryland businesses can now apply for up to $2,500 for architecture,...
Baltimore-Based Organization Acquires ca. 1872. Mount Vernon United Methodist Church for Community Use and Preservation
BALTIMORE (July 17, 2025) – At a closing held on July 10 in Baltimore City, UNITE Mount Vernon, Inc. became the new owner of the 153-year-old Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. The Church, built in 1872 and designed by Thomas Dixon in the Norman...
More Than $4.6 Million in Maryland Heritage Grant Awards to Promote Local Economic Development
Governor Wes Moore today announced 91 matching grant awards totaling more than $4.6 million for Maryland nonprofits, local jurisdictions, and heritage tourism organizations by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. Grant funding will support the development of...
Preservation Maryland Awarded $737,417 for Maryland Canal Towns Reinvestment and Revitalization Initiative
One of 17 National Park Service grants awarded to support preservation in rural communities Preservation Maryland received $737,417 from the National Park Service, one of 17 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants awarded to support economic development through the...
Preservation Maryland and Chesapeake Gateways Launch Community Workshop Series to Commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary
Legacy 250 will engage local communities to create a positive legacy for history, democracy, tourism, and beyond Preservation Maryland today announced the schedule for a series of workshops that will bring together regional stakeholders to plan and coordinate...
Preservation Maryland Opposes Route of Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project Through Historic Resources & Conserved Lands
Today, statewide non-profit Preservation Maryland joined a growing number of organizations, landowners, elected officials, conservationists, and preservationists in voicing its opposition to the proposed route of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP)....
Director of Revitalization Initiatives Receives Certification as a Historic Real Estate Development Finance Professional
Preservation Maryland's Director of Revitalization Initiatives Laura Houston recently received certification as a Historic Real Estate Development Finance Professional (HREDFP) from Grow America. HREDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals...
Preservation Maryland Elects Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
Preservation Maryland is pleased to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors: Marvin-Alonzo Greer and Jaelon T. Moaney. “We are thrilled to welcome Marvin-Alonzo and Jaelon to our Board of Directors,” said Nicholas Redding, President & CEO of Preservation...
Preservation Maryland, Maryland Park Service Partner on Historic Resource Study
Study will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the historic structures presently under MPS management Preservation Maryland today announced the kick-off of a system-wide historic resource survey of Maryland Park Service (Maryland Department of Natural...
PresMD CEO Appointed to Maryland 250 Commission by Governor Moore
Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of the Maryland 250 Commission, including Preservation Maryland’s President & CEO Nicholas Redding. This Commission was created in July 2023 by Executive Order 01.01.2023.10, rescinding a 2021 Executive Order...
Reports
Five Things to Know About Fire Safety & Historic Buildings
Historic buildings give downtowns their unique character—and in places like Downtown Frederick, Maryland, they’re the economic engine too. But these cherished structures, particularly in compact downtowns are vulnerable to fire. A new report, The Importance of Fire...
The Phoenix
The Phoenix is a beautiful quarterly print publication that showcases and highlights the work of Preservation Maryland and our partners across the state. In print since the 1970s, it is a great way to stay up-to-date with our work and is offered as a benefit to all of our supporters.
From Our Blog
A Timely Conversation with Carol Quillen as PastForward 2025 Begins
As preservationists from across the country gather for the PastForward 2025 conference, we’re reminded that our work—protecting and activating historic places and the stories they hold—is more important than ever. On a special release episode of PreserveCast,...
Our 2025 Best of Maryland Award Winners
Each year, Preservation Maryland honors individuals, organizations, and projects that exemplify excellence in historic preservation, smart growth, and stewardship across the state. The Best of Maryland Awards highlight the remarkable work being done to...
Grant Information Sessions are Live
Preservation Maryland recently hosted two information sessions to introduce our newest grant opportunities — and both recordings are now available to stream. If you weren’t able to join live, you can now catch up at your own pace. Maritime Heritage Grant Program...